Minirin

Minirin Nasal Spray (Desmopressin Acetate) is used to treat bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) in patients who have the normal ability to concentrate urine. It is also used to test if the kidneys have the ability to concentrate urine. The active ingredient of this medicine is known under the name desmopressin acetate. It is an artificial variant of the hormone antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

This hormone creates several different activities in the body, which includes the decrease of the amount of urine produced in the kidneys. This spray is also suggested for the treatment of particular types of diabetes such as cranial diabetes insipidus. Specific bleeding disorders can also be treated with this medication. Since it has many functions it may also be used for other conditions as directed by your physician.

The dose of the drug differs from patient to patient and depends on the ailment. Commonly the starting dosage of Minirin Nasal Spray (Desmopressin Acetate) for adults and children (children over the age of six) commonly is one nose perfusion per nostril at bedtime. It is important not to inhale when using the spray pump. Later the individual dose can be adjusted by your physician or pharmacist adequate to your reaction to the agent. If you miss a dose, do not try to make it up in taking another dosage. Instead go back to your regular bedtime dosing schedule at the following night.

As specified below there may occur certain side effects during the application of Minirin Nasal Spray (Desmopressin Acetate). Some men may experience those, others will not be effected by any of the following symptoms. In case you do experience certain unusual symptoms talk to a physician.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Lethargy
• Abdominal cramps
• Low salt level
• Convulsions
• Confusion

For some patients Minirin Nasal Spray (Desmopressin Acetate) is not suitable. You should not take the usage of Minirin Spray into consideration if you have habits of drinking large amounts of fluid, low levels of sodium in the bloodstream allergy to any of the ingredients of the drug, renal insufficiency, heart disease or any other disease for it is necessary to take fluid tablets.

Beyond that the existence of medical problems may affect the use of this medicine.